At Shawl-Anderson Dance Center, we believe everyone deserves the space and opportunity to dance. Your generous contribution will help us create and sustain a vital and inclusive community for movers of all ages and styles. See all the details below.
The Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
EIN: 94-1630594
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Dance deserves a permanent home—and together, we can make it possible.
The A Home for Dance Giving Circle brings together a dedicated community of donors committed to building a lasting future for dance in Berkeley and throughout the Bay Area.
By giving $100 a month, Giving Circle members will help transform Shawl-Anderson Dance Center’s new downtown Berkeley location into a vibrant, welcoming, and accessible home where artists can create, young people can discover their voices, and communities can gather through movement.
Your commitment is more than a monthly donation. It helps create a space where a young dancer can feel seen for the first time, where artists can take bold creative risks, and where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the belonging, healing, and connection that dance makes possible.
Together, $50,000 Is Within Reach $100 each month
$1,200 from each member annually
42 committed donors
More than $50,000 raised in one year
With just 42 people choosing to invest $100 each month, our community can raise $50,400—bringing us closer to opening the doors of a permanent home built for movement, creativity, accessibility, and connection.
Every member of the Giving Circle becomes part of the foundation of this next chapter. Together, we are not simply transforming a building. We are building a home where dance—and everyone who finds belonging through it—can thrive for generations.
Join the A Home for Dance Giving Circle. Commit $100 a month and help us build what comes next.
Our “Where Needed Most” Fund empowers SADC by supporting the community, teachers, and staff. This focuses on addressing the most pressing needs. By investing in our studio and improving working conditions, we’re nurturing a brighter future for our students and fostering a thriving community. Your contributions will create lasting impacts while strengthening our general operations fund.
The Future Movers Fund replenishes the general youth scholarship program for the 2026-2027 school year. The fund invites youth families at all levels of need to apply for scholarship support each semester.
The Victor Anderson Scholarship Fund is awarded in memory of co-founder Victor Anderson. The fund supports intensive dance training for youth who exemplify Victor's values in dance: hard work, curiosity and community. One scholarship of $1,000 is announced each June.
DONATEThe Stephanie Jacob Adult Scholarship Fund is supported in part through a generous annual gift from Ms. Jacob's family and in part through individual donations. Your contribution will augment this support and allow more adults ages 18 through seniors to follow their desire to train and learn at SADC.
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There are so many ways to help keep dance vibrant and alive in the East Bay:
• donate stock
• make a bequest or add us to your living trust
• volunteer time at events and performances
• direct your donation to the Dance Up Close/East Bay series
• donate an item or gift for our annual auction
• donate in-kind items needed at SADC
• make a recurring monthly donation
• support the SADC board of directors
To discuss how you can support the Center please call 510-654-5921 or email info@shawl-anderson.org.
Memorial Day (May 25)
Juneteenth (June 19)
Summer Break (June 29-July 5 '26)
Labor Day (Sept. 7)
Indigenous Peoples' Day (Oct. 12)
Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday (Nov. 26-27) – No Youth Classes M-Sun
Winter Break (Dec. 24-Jan. 1 '27)
MLK Jr. Day (Jan. 18)
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